HIV/AIDS no longer death sentence, says LSACA CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr Mosurat Adeleke, has said people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS can now heave a sigh of relief, saying that disease…
Recent advances in understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a group of disorders that consists of excess androgens, menstrual irregularities, and chronic lack of ovulation. About six per cent to 20 per cent of…
BREAKING: NCDC reports three new cases of Omicron variant
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday afternoon announced that three additional cases of the Omicron variant have been reported. The new cases bring the total of the recently…
Management of genital ulcer disease
Genital ulcer diseases (GUDs) often represent a diagnostic dilemma, especially in developing countrieswhere few sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics have access to reliable laboratory facility. Herpes simplex virus infection and…
Lawmaker, others facilitate healthcare for Surulere residents
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Desmond Elliot, has partnered with the chief executive officer of Burden Lifters Nigeria Limited, Mrs Hellen Akinlade, to provide medical…
Minister advocates enlightenment on mental health
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, has urged the Association of Psychiatrist in Nigeria to embark on public enlightenment on issues of mental health especially in the…
Expert recommends use of vaccines to fight infections
A Professor of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Oladipo Aboderin, has recommended the use of vaccines to fight infections instead of antibiotics. Aboderin, said this while at a lecture organised to…
Healthcare service providers partner to boost cardiac care capacity
Anaesthesia and Critical Care Consultants has entered into a strategic partnership with Evercare Hospital to help boost local skills and training in peri-operative cardiac care in Nigeria. The Commercial Director…
US President’s medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, to speak at Nigeria COVID-19 Summit
As part of efforts to redefine the country’s national COVID-19 response and build the health security framework for the country, the Nigerian COVID-19 Summit is to host Dr Anthony Fauci.…
Why I haven’t taken antiretrovirals since my HIV diagnosis in 1992 –Medical doctor
Dr. Patrick Matemilola has lived with HIV for almost 30 years having been diagnosed with HIV in 1992. He, however, says he has never taken antiretroviral drugs to subdue the…